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Please complete all parts

Part 1

Based on your professional and personal experience, identify what you think has been the single most significant change to the American education system since the beginnings of the system. Explain why you feel this change occurred. Next, identify one (1) particular principle or tradition that has remained the same for all these years. Explain why you feel this principle or tradition has not changed. Provide a rationale and support for your answers. Respond to at least one other student.

Part 2

I need a copy of your Study Schedule or what I call a “Success plan” to help you get organized by no later than Sunday at midnight to earn your first bonus points. You can either create a calendar and mark what day and what time are you going to sit down to your your homework. Break it down in intervals of 30 minutes to one hour per day. Remember, it takes 30 days to develop a good habit. Therefore, a goal that is not written is a goal that is NOT achieved.

Part 3

“Do Teachers Need Better Training?” Please respond to the following:

Review the 46th Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll titled “Americans Put Teacher Quality on Center Stage“. The findings of this poll reveal that most Americans believe that new teachers should be better prepared to enter the teaching profession. Based on the findings in this report, write a letter to the report’s authors in which you either agree or disagree with the findings. Provide a rationale and support for your position. Respond to at least one other student.

Part 4

Here is a great article I thought you might find very interesting about the Marketing process of developing a new product. The article’s title is “Post-It-Notes were Invented by Accident.” Tell me what you think about this article after you read it and send me a brief summary at margarita.vance@strayer.edu by Sunday night.

Here is the link: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/11/post-it-notes-were-invented-by-accident/

Part 5

“Why Diversity in our Schools?” Please respond to the following:

Review the article titled “Fla. education board OKs race-based academic plan“. Next, argue for or against Florida’s plan to alter academic goals for students based on their race. Answer the following questions:

Why would Florida pass this plan?

Do you think that other states will begin to follow suit?

Provide a rationale and support for your position. Respond to at least one other student.

Based on your professional experiences, identify two (2) challenges confronting diversity and education, and explain how they are the same as or different from the main challenges of the last century. Provide a rationale for your response. Respond to at least one other student.

Part 6

Review the case study titled “Terms of Endearment“, where teacher Virginia Lawson is confronted with issues of racially insensitive name-calling in her classroom and struggles with handling the situation appropriately.

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

Take a position on whether or not Anthony’s explanation of why he was using the n-word made his actions less of a problem. Take a position on whether or not there are any circumstances in which it would be appropriate for someone to use the n-word or any variation of it in a classroom or school, and explain those circumstances. Provide a rationale for your position.

Suggest at least one (1) alternate way that Ms. Lawson might have decreased tension in the class following the incident instead of chastising Keisha and ordering her to sit down. Analyze how the way you suggested would have addressed Keisha’s comments, and the feelings underneath them, more effectively.

Examine at least one (1) other way that Ms. Lawson might have checked in with Reggie following the incident instead of calling attention to him in front of the whole class and causing him embarrassment. Analyze whether the way you chose would have more effectively allowed Reggie to express his true feelings.

Determine how you would handle the necessary task, after this incident, of addressing the use of the n-word with the class. Provide a list of steps that you would take, as well as a rationale for your response.

Use at least four (4) peer-reviewed academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and many Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Peer-reviewed academic resources refer to articles and scholarly journals that are reviewed by a panel of experts or peers in the field. View this video for more information on obtaining peer-reviewed academic resources through your Blackboard course shell.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Examine the historical context of contemporary issues in education.

Survey and analyze issues facing the changing demographics of education.

Critique issues related to teaching, learning and assessment within schools.

Use technology and information resources to research contemporary issues in education

Write clearly and concisely about contemporary issues in education using proper writing mechanics

Part 7

Here are some tips to get you ready for a job interview:

Pretend that you are sitting in front of a panel of Human Resources professionals to answer the following questions which most interviewers typically ask.

For example,

a) Tell me a little bit about you: This is a trick question – do not provide personal information regarding age, marital status, number of children, etc. Only discuss your educational goals and professional work experience.

b) What are some of your strengths? (Make sure to list at least three strengths or qualities or talents or skills and be specific)

c) Tell ONE of your weaknesses. Provide ONLY one. For example, you can say “I am a perfectionist, however, I always complete my work in a timely manner.” OR “Although some people may describe me as introverted, I possess strong listening skills.” Never say anything negative about yourself. This question is simply intended to see if you are humble and teachable and a team player.

d) Where do you see yourself in five years from today? The prospective employer wants to know whether you are a strategic thinker, planner, and problem solver. For example, you can discuss your either your short-term goals (6 months) or long-term goals (1 to 5 years) such as educational goals and career advancement opportunities. You can also mention that you welcome the opportunity to join the company. You can also say that you see yourself growing professionally as a team members with this organization.

Part 8

“Equal Access to Education” Please respond to the following:

Use the Internet or Strayer library to research two (2) to three (3) articles on access and equity in the field of public education over the past fifty (50) years. Next, identify and discuss ways in which you feel that certain students are being left out in public education. Finally, identify one (1) program which has been developed to ensure equal access to public education in the U.S. and explain why you think it is effective. Provide a rationale for your response. Respond to at least one other student.

Part 9

Do you know the difference between “At Will” Employment and “Right to Work” State? Watch this informative Youtube video and let me know what you think as it relates to your current place of employment in the State where you reside. Tell me what you think about this video

Part 10

“Charter Schools and Technology in the Classroom” Please respond to the following:

Note: You only need to choose one or the other of these two options for the Week 5 discussion.

Interview a U.S. public school teacher, and synthesize his / her views on the use of charter schools and the integration of new technologies into the classroom. Next, examine the main differences between your interview subject’s views on these subjects and your own views. If you fully agree with your subject’s views, provide a rationale for your agreement. Respond to at least one other student.

Visit a local charter school and observe at least one class. Explain what you observed and what makes this charter school unique. Describe at least one (1) way this school utilizes technology in the classroom. Identify the student population this charter school serves. Identify two (2) advantages this school would provide students, and two (2) challenges students would face by attending this school instead of their local public school. Provide support and a rationale for your response. Respond to at least one other student.

Note: If you are choosing Option 2 for this discussion, you should check with the charter school regarding the necessity for any clearances prior to doing the observation.

Part 11

Here is a great article entitled “How to Grow Great Talent: Balancing Passion with Compassion,” which was shared with me and I want to pass on to you. Please click on the link to open the article at

https://jackwelch.strayer.edu/winning/team-building-human-resources-leadership/

This is a great message presented by Bill Conaty, former Senior Vice President of Human Resources at General Electric and President at Conaty Consulting, LLC shared some of his secrets for time-tested success building teams and growing great leaders. After you read the article, tell me what has been your personal experience preparing yourself to qualify for possible career opportunities in the future? Have you identified a Mentor at work? How do you go about building a strong Networking system who can coach you, guide you, and help you grow and develop professionally? Tell me what you think about the article

Part 12

Assignment 2: Case Study – Turn It Around!

Due Week 6 and worth 260 points

Review the case study in your online course shell titled “Turn It Around“, in which Dr. P. De Gogy, a newly hired superintendent of a small rural school district, must develop a plan to address and correct a myriad of issues and challenges within the district. Next, imagine that you are Dr. Gogy and are preparing to present the plan you have developed to the school board.

Part 1: Proposal Report

Write a three to five (3-5) page proposal report in which you:

  1. Determine the main challenges that the Rocky Road School District is currently facing. Develop a three (3) year plan to address these challenges. Examine the actions you will take to address each of these challenges.
  2. Identify the main resources that you will need in each of the following areas in order to implement the plan – economic, social / community, political, and staffing.
  3. Take a position on whether or not it is feasible for you to turn this school district around within the length of your five (5) year contract. Provide support and a rationale for your position.
  4. Use at least four (4) peer-reviewed academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and many Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Peer-reviewed academic resources refer to articles and scholarly journals that are reviewed by a panel of experts or peers in the field. Review the video titled Research Starter: Finding Peer-Reviewed References for more information on obtaining peer-reviewed academic resources through your Blackboard course shell.

Part 2: PowerPoint Presentation

Create a ten to fifteen (10-15) slide PowerPoint Presentation in which you:

  1. Summarize your response to Questions #1-3 in Part 1 of this assignment.
  2. Narrate each slide, using a microphone, indicating what you would say if you were actually presenting in front of an audience.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Present your plan using a presentation software tool with at least ten (10) content slides in your presentation.
  • Include a cover slide containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. Note: This slide does not count toward the ten to fifteen (10-15) slide requirement.
  • Include a References slide at the end of the presentation. References must be in APA format. Note: This slide does not count towards the ten to fifteen (10-15) slide requirement.
  • Develop a creative, appealing presentation for a professional audience, using two to three (2-3) colors, two to three (2-3) fonts, and two to three (2-3) visuals in your presentation.
  • Provide clear and thorough audio narration of the presentation slides as if you were delivering the speech. Note: If you do not have access to a microphone, then you should provide detailed speaker notes to accompany each slide that emphasizes and embellishes the key points in your presentation.
  • Check with your instructor for any additional requirements or specifications.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze how educational theories and practices impact contemporary issues in education.
  • Survey and analyze issues facing the changing demographics of education.
  • Critique issues related to teaching, learning, and assessment within schools.
  • Analyze methods of the procurement, management, and accountability of funding sources for schools.
  • Use technology and information resources to research contemporary issues in education.
  • Write clearly and concisely about contemporary issues in education using proper writing mechanics.

Part 13

Per the text and assigned course readings, bullying in general and cyberbullying in particular are ongoing issues which many students today experience, often with tragic consequences. As an educator, one important job you will have is to develop safeguards against bullying in your classroom.

Imagine that you are asked to give a presentation at a conference on a K-12 public school teacher who is preparing to cover the topic of bullying and cyberbullying in your class. To prepare for the presentation, you first have to do some research on your topic.

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

1. Define the terms “bullying” and “cyberbullying”, and specify the main difference(s) between these two terms.

2. Design a lesson which addresses both bullying in general and cyberbullying specifically, focusing on the following elements:

    1. Learning objectives of the lesson
    2. Measurement method(s) use to determine student learning and lesson effectiveness
    3. Description of lesson type (i.e. lecture, interactive, peer learning activity, etc.)
    4. Materials needed for the lesson
    5. Costs and funding for the lesson

3. Use at least four (4) peer-reviewed academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and many Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Peer-reviewed academic resources refer to articles and scholarly journals that are reviewed by a panel of experts or peers in the field. View this video for more information on obtaining peer-reviewed academic resources through your Blackboard course shell.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze how educational theories and practices impact contemporary issues in education.
  • Survey and analyze issues facing the changing demographics of education.
  • Evaluate the impact of technological change on contemporary issues in education.
  • Use technology and information resources to research contemporary issues in education
  • Write clearly and concisely about contemporary issues in education using proper writing mechanics
 
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